KABALE – The Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has asked education stakeholders to recognize the importance of fully utilizing funds allocated for various infrastructure development projects in government-aided schools across the country.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The message was conveyed by Ndorwa West MP Eliab Naturinda Mporera, who represented Musasizi as the Chief Guest at the 3rd Annual Peace Festival hosted by Kigezi College Butobere in Kabale Municipality.
The event, organized by Rotaract Sunrise Kampala, brought together students and members of staff from 14 secondary and primary schools selected from South Western Uganda.
The Minister’s statements highlighted the government’s initiative to rehabilitate a number of traditional schools nationwide.
Under the program, a total of UGX 3 billion has so far been allocated for rehabilitation works at Kigezi College Butobere, also known as SINIYA, whose buildings, constructed in the 1950s, have been deteriorating.
“The government has already allocated three billion shillings for this project, and the Minister has instructed me to inform you, Mr. Headmaster, and the entire school community, that these funds must be utilized to their fullest potential,” Mporera stated.
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Musasizi, who was the Head Prefect of Kigezi College Butobere in 2000, urged students to remain in school and complete their studies at all costs, emphasizing that Uganda’s future depends on their ability to make the right choices.
“The Minister asked me to remind you that education is an equalizer. When you consider his humble beginnings in Mpungu Parish, Hamurwa Sub-county, Rubanda District, rising from there to become Head Prefect and now Minister of Finance, you realize that education truly is an equalizer,” Mporera added.
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In an interview with this website, Joan Mirembe Florence, President of Rotaract Sunrise Kampala, explained that the 3rd Annual Peace Festival mainly focused on promoting peace among the youth through instilling principles of collective responsibility.
The festival aimed to address issues such as climate change, waste management, mental health, drug abuse, and school dropouts. She also noted that the event sought to equip girls with knowledge about managing health challenges related to their sexuality, such as menstruation.
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Ms. Mirembe further stated that a needs assessment process was conducted to select Kigezi College Butobere as the host for the festival. Over two days, students, staff from 14 schools, and community members participated in skills training on liquid soap making, as part of a six-month sustainability plan. The plan involves returning to the benefiting schools to assess how well the skills learned are being applied.
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The first Annual Peace Festival was hosted by Busia Secondary School in Busia District, followed by the second at Bweranyangi Secondary School in Bushenyi District.
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